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Summer 2009

InFlow-LineThe Magazine of the CT Section American Water Works and the Connecticut Water Works Associations

When the Bhutanese visited Torrington and how they got the invitation in the first place! page 3

CWWA tells what the legislature did and didn’t do regarding the water industry. page 8

Windsor Locks gets its wish: 198 acres of undeveloped property. page 15

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Connecticut Section Website: www.ctawwa.org • CWWA Website: www.cwwa.org

CTAWWA Now Accepts Credit CardsYou can now use your credit card to pay for CTAWWA meeting, educational courses and other section-related fees. Check ctawwa.org for details.

From the CTAWWA Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Torrington Water Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

38th CTAWWA and CWWA Joint Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Key Water Industry Bills Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Water for People Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CT Water Land Easement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Clean Water Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Update from CtWARN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

From the CWWA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CTAWWA Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Training Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Moving Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CTAWWA Committee Awards Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Wright-Pierce Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CWWA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Water for People Benefit Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Hi folks! Welcome to a brand new year of rewarding participation in the Connecticut Section-AWWA. This one promises to be every bit as challenging and exciting as previous years have been. We’ve got a strong leadership team in place, an impressive mixture of crafty veterans and promising rookies, and I’m sure that we’re up to the challenges ahead. Congratulations to Tom Chaplik on a job very well done leading the Section last year!

We kicked off the year in late May at the Annual Conference in Woodstock, Vermont. And what a terrific conference it was! The fact that I-91 was totally shut down by a water main break in Springfield, MA on arrival day did not deter our hearty travelers (well, not for more than an hour or two anyway). We were rewarded for our perseverance with a terrific presentation by luncheon speaker Rob Peck, who left us highly motivated for the technical sessions, networking, and social events that followed the rest of the week. AWWA President Mike Leonard’s presence, active participation, and insights were much appreciated.

The crowning moment came when Past Chair Dave Kuzminski was presented with the George Warren Fuller Award, the highest award in AWWA. Dave is a very special person, the father of Walter the Water Saver, the creator of the award winning Water and People High School Curriculum and a talented lobbyist in Washington DC too!

On behalf of all the attendees I’d like to thank Fred Rogers, Dan Lesnieski and the Program Committee for planning another great conference; the Associates Committee and Section Enhancers for all the terrific events that they sponsored and Kevin Barber and Pam Monahan for superb on-site management of the event.

And now back to reality. It’s mid-June and we’ve had a total of about two days without rain this month in Connecticut. No one is selling any water, revenues are down, operating costs are up, customers are having trouble paying their water bills, companies and government regulatory agencies alike are trying to cut costs, we now officially have a full blown swine flu pandemic, and new streamflow and water quality regs are on their way. In other words, there is more reason than ever to join the CT Section of AWWA and actively participate on the committees that do the

work of facing these challenges, together as a team. It’s a great opportunity to network with other public drinking water supply professionals, make friends, and hone your skills.

So, what will we focus on in the coming year? First of all, membership. Times are tough and we’re going to make sure that we maximize value to our existing members and attract new members. Our strength is in numbers.

Next, education. The excellent array of education programs that we offer is a big part of the value of membership, and we will continue to expand the Portland program to teach high school kids what public drinking water supply is all about and hopefully attract some of them to careers in our industry.

Partnerships will continue to be an important focus area, especially given the regulatory challenges ahead. Our strength lies also in relationships.

And last but not least, communications. We’re going to tell the good story of what a great job we in the Connecticut water industry every day, year after year, in protecting public health, supporting our communities, and protecting the environment.

In order to make all this happen, we’re going to need members to staff the committees that get the work done. If you’d like to join the team and be a part of this effort, either contact me (see below) or go to the CTAWWA website at ctawwa.org, choose “committees” and contact one of our committee chairs.

Meanwhile, please note these upcoming events:

– September 15, 2009: Water For People Golf Classic at Tunxis Plantation;

– Fall 2009: a new listing of Education Programs is in this issue of InFlow-Line and also at ctawwa.org;

On a final note, I’d like to welcome a new advertiser to InFlow-Line. It’s J&S Valve from Texas and the ad for their line of gate valves can be found on page 33. Welcome and thanks for supporting CT AWWA and CWWA.

I can be reached at [email protected] or 203-445-7339. I’m looking forward to a great year for the CT Section of AWWA.

Sincerely,

John J. Herlihy, Aquarion Water CompanyCTAWWA Chair 2009-2010

From the CT AWWA Chair

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“We’ve got a strong leadership team in place, an impressive mixture of crafty veterans and promising rookies and I’m sure that we’re up to the challenges ahead.”

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If you don’t know where Bhutan, the world’s newest democracy is, don’t worry. Until recently, few people had ever heard of this 18,000 sq. mile Himalayan nation located between India and China. But Susan Suhanovsky, President of the Torrington Water Company, not only knows all about Bhutan but visited there last December on a vacation trip with her daughter.

Susan, who many know as a world traveler, said that she loved the country and would “visit again in a heartbeat.” “The people are friendly and engaging,” she said, “and it is a beautiful country.” She also said that the Bhutanese people often talk about their country’s “gross national happiness.” (In 2006, Business Week magazine named Bhutan as the happiest nation in Asia.)

It was on that vacation trip that Susan happened to meet the Bhutanese Prime Minister and during their conversation he became interested in her description of how her utility controls 5,400 acres of watershed and filters and distributes water to more than 9,000 customers in Connecticut’s rugged northwest foothills.

Bhutan has abundant water but was interested in improving its storage and distribution systems. Susan and the Prime Minister discussed sending a delegation to the United States and particularly to Connecticut to study the water supply system.

On April 5, the delegation of five, headed by Yeshey Zimba, the Bhutanese Minister of Works and Human Settlement, arrived in Torrington and were treated to a reception at the Yankee Pedlar Inn hosted by the Torrington Water Company.

The next morning, they were driven to the water company’s Norfolk Road headquarters and were given a briefing on the Torrington Water Company’s facilities by Steven F. Cerruto, Sr., the utility’s Vice

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Cover photo: A delegation from the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan visited several Connecticut water utilities in April and as shown here, made a stop at the lab at the Torrington Water Company. Read about Susan Suhanovsky’s kind of international diplomacy on page 3.

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Visits The Torrington Water CompanyBhutanese Delegation

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President of Operations and Lawrence F. Buck from Buck & Buck, LLC, the engineering firm that designed the company’s filtration plant.

After that, the delegation loaded into two four-wheel drive vehicles driven by Suhanovsky and Cerruto for a rugged trip through the woods to the utility’s North Pond Reservoir where work on new dikes and a spillway had recently been completed.

The day was gray, damp and cold with a few traces of snow still on the ground but the Bhutanese visitors were interested in every detail and asked many questions. It’s probably safe to assume that the spring weather in Bhutan, where mountains rise to more than 23,000 feet, is considerably colder than Torrington.

On the way to the next stop, Minister Zimba asked about how the water company bills and collects for the water it sells. Susan explained the billing system and noted that if a customer didn’t pay, the utility would shut off the water. Mr. Zimba replied that, “Our situation is ridiculous! Some of our water customers don’t have formal street addresses so we can’t collect from them. We have a lot of work to do on that!”

After the tour of the reservoirs, the delegation was taken back to Torrington Water Company’s headquarters for a very detailed tour of the filtration plant. Again many questions were asked and notes taken as water company employees explained every step of the filtration process.

A delicious lunch of sandwiches and soft drinks was served after which the delegation was given a tour of the business office.

In the days following, the delegation toured facilities at the Aquarion Company and the Regional Water Authority in New Haven. With the knowledge and contacts they developed on this trip, they expect to make progress in improving their country’s water storage and distribution infrastructure.

Bhutanese Delegation (continued)

Torrington Water Company Plant Operator Jim Derwitch took the delegation through every step of the water filtration process.

Susan Suhanovsky leads Yeshey Zimba, the Bhutanese Minister of Works and Human Settlement and others out onto the dam at the Torrington Water Company’s the North Pond Reservoir.

Over coffee, Larry Buck of Buck & Buck, LLC provided engineering details to the Bhutanese delegation.

The Bhutanese delegation was interested in every detail of the filter plant and Plant Operator Jim Derwitch answered every question.

Steve Cerruto, Torrington Water Company’s Vice President of Operations, had an attentive audience at the spillway of the North Pond Reservoir

38th CTAWWA and CWWA Joint Conference

embers of CTAWWA and CWWA recently attended the 38th annual joint conference at the Woodstock Inn and Resort in Woodstock, Vermont. The historical Inn in the center of Woodstock provided the backdrop for the three-day event.

Getting to the conference proved to be a challenge for nearly half of the attendees traveling Route I-91 to Vermont. A water main break in Springfield, Massachusetts sent the travelers off the highway to a log-jam of local roads delaying their arrival to Vermont by hours.

An accommodating inn staff kept the food hot for the kickoff luncheon sponsored by the Associates Committee, and entertainer/motivational speaker Rob Peck of Zestworks delayed his presentation. The wait was worth it. His presentation including amazing juggling and an audience participation skit put everyone back in a jovial mood.

AWWA National President Mike Leonard of Roswell, Georgia led a town hall meeting in the afternoon. In a Mayor Koch style of “How We Doing?” Leonard addressed, among other topics, the economy and its impact on the AWWA organization and its members.

CWWA Executive Director Betsy Gara and two of the Legislative Tri-Chairs – Carlene Kulisch and Maureen Westbrook provided a regulatory update.

Jay Sheehan, PE, of Woodard & Curran provided a report card on ethics in Connecticut.

Other topics presented included Driving the Green – LEED Certification for a New Water Treatment Facility (Richard N. Davee, Wright-Pierce); Selection, Implementation and Development of an Asset Management System (James Flynn, Regional Water Authority); Measurements of Management Excellence: Becoming an Award-Winning Water Utility (Seth Garrison, CDM); and Pharmaceuticals Return Program – One Utility’s Perspective (Thomas R. West, PE, Southington Water Department).

Local brewer Bill Yawney presented the “Pro Mag” Treatment process of Long Trail Brewery.

An activity update for Water For People was given by Alexander Cosentino of Milone and MacBroom and Steve Melanson of Connecticut Water Company. And, Len DeJong of Aquarion Water Company ran the annual WFP Smarts Game, with CWWA taking home the coveted trophy.

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The banquet on Wednesday evening was presided over by past chair Kevin Walsh of Connecticut Water Company and incoming chair John Herlihy of Aquarion Water Company. Tom Chaplik of Regional Water Authority was in Connecticut tending to work issues.

Mike Leonard presented the AWWA Partnership for Safe Water 10-year Directors Award to Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut for the Easton Lake Water Treatment Plant, which was accepted by John Herlihy, and to Connecticut Water Company for the W.N. MacKenzie Water Treatment Plant and W.C. Steward Treatment Plant, accepted by Kevin Walsh. The Partnership is sponsored by AWWA, the USEPA, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, the National Association of Water Companies and the Water Research Foundation.

It was announced that Al Dion, recently retired from Groton Utilties, is the recipient of the New England Water Works Association Leadership Award. The award will be presented to Al at a later date.

National AWWA lifetime membership awards were presented to Robert A. Parrott and Robert W. Wesneski

of Avon Water. Other recipients receiving lifetime membership awards but not attending the conference include: Dr. Frank A. Brigano, Roger Dann, Claude A. Garritt, Jr., David P. Lohman, Stephen E. Pratt and Mark Smith.

Gold Water Drop Awards presented to members who have achieved 50 years of AWWA membership include Richard Steiner, Leonard R. Grimes and Paul T. Carver. Carver, WFP member

extraordinaire, was on hand to receive the award.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the “George Warren Fuller Award” to a very surprised and humbled Dave Kuzminski of Portland Water Department. As Mike Leonard read the information about the “award recipient” done in a biography format of general terms and then specific achievements, 2008 award winner Dan Lesnieski of Connecticut Water Company went around the banquet room “looking” for the recipient, Kuzminski, who was in the front of the room taking photos of the previous Fuller recipients.

Until Leonard started acknowledging the recipient for the work done with the website it didn’t register with Kuzminski that he was about to join the group in front of the room. With some maneuvering to take his camera away and heading Kuzminski to the podium, Leonard pinned the Fuller Award pin on, and Kuzminski joined his colleagues.

Social events throughout the event included the golf tournament run by Dan Lesnieski, bocci tournament run by Mark Andersen of Ferguson, and the annual clambake.

A surprised and delighted Dave Kuzminski of the Portland Water Department receives the Warren Fuller Award from the AWWA’s Mike Leonard.

John Herlihy (left) accepts the AWWA Partnership for Safe Water 10-year Director’s Award on behalf of Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut for the Easton Lake Water Treatment Plant. The award was presented by AWWA National President Mike Leonard.

National AWWA lifetime membership awards were presented to Robert A. Parrott (left) and Robert W. Wesneski of Avon Water Company (right). Kevin Walsh offered his congratulations.

Paul Carver receives the Gold Water Drop Award presented to members who have achieved 50 years of AWWA membership.



Key Water Industry Bills Passed

with only Minutes to SpareBy Elizabeth Gara

Despite long delays in legislative action due to filibusters and disagreements, CWWA won final passage of the following measures before the legislature adjourned:

WATER SUPPLY PLANSHB-6539, An Act Concerning Environmental Health, includes CWWA’s language to streamline the water supply plan process by extending the timeframe for filing updates to the plan from 3 to 5 years to 6 to 9 years and requiring only revisions to the water supply plan to be filed rather than the entire plan. Companies that meet their public water supply obligations will be able to file updates to the plan nine years from the last plan approval. However, the existing law, which gives DPH discretion to request that plans be filed on a more

frequent basis and allows water companies to file plans more frequently if they so desire, is retained. We believe that these changes, in addition to DPH’s intention to reformat the plan to make it more consistent and user-friendly, will significantly reduce costs for water companies. HB-6539 also requires water companies to include a brief summary of their under-ground infrastructure replacement practices in the Water Supply Plan, which CWWA supports as a mechanism to build support for infrastructure replacement funding and incentives.

CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE & NECESSITYIn language negotiated with DPH, HB-6539 also includes provisions requiring exclusive service area providers to confirm in writing that they (1) have received the applica-tions for public water supply certificates of need and public convenience submitted to DPH and the state Department


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of Public Utility Control (DPUC) and (2) are prepared to assume responsibility for the system, consistent with the operating agreement. It requires the departments, when deciding whether to issue a certificate, to consider whether the system’s owner has the financial, managerial, and technical resources to operate it efficiently and reliably and provide continuous, adequate service to consumers.

RE-USE OF RESIDUAL TREATMENT BIOSOLIDSSB-995 includes language that should prove beneficial in allowing the beneficial reuse of water treatment biosolids. Under current law, the DEP commissioner may not issue a general permit for the reuse of hazardous waste. The bill allows the commissioner to do so. It allows the commis-sioner to issue an individual authorization for the processing or beneficial use of solid waste in manufacturing, or as an effective substitute for a commercial product, if the authoriza-tion (1) does not allow an activity for which DEP has issued an individual or general permit and (2) is consistent with the requirements of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The commissioner must also find that the solid waste can be reused without harming or threatening harm to the public health, safety, or the environment.

LEASE OF WATER COMPANY LANDHB-6678 includes provisions clarifying that DPH may grant water companies a permit in order to lease class I land to certain water companies where it has been demon-strated that such lease will improve conditions for the existing public drinking water system and will not have a significant adverse impact upon the present and future purity and adequacy of the public drinking water supply.

GEOTHERMAL WELLSHB-6678 includes provisions which permit the DPH commissioner, with the concurrence of the environ-mental and consumer protection commissioners, to give Yale University a variance from state regulations to install standing column geothermal wells in a class GB groundwater zone (not fit for human consump-tion without treatment). The commissioners may require the wells to meet minimum safeguards that exceed existing regulatory requirements.

NOTIFICATION OF CONTAMINATIONIn response to a situation in Madison where uranium was found in a well serving a school system, SB-1021 requires the public health commissioner, no later than five business days after receiving notice that a public water system violates U. S. Environmental

Protection Agency national primary drinking water standards, to notify, either in writing or electronically, the chief elected official of (1) the municipality where the public water system is located and (2) any municipality it serves.

UTILITY TERMINATIONHB-5694 requires a utility to confirm an individual’s identity before responding to requests for termination of service. Also, the bill requires the owner of any residential building to give a utility or heating fuel dealer access to its meters or other facilities during reasonable hours. If they fail to provide access upon a reasonable request, the bill holds them liable for the utility’s or dealer’s cost in gaining access to the facilities, including collection costs and attorney fees. Under current law, owners and related parties are not liable for services provided to their tenants that are individually metered or billed. If the failure to provide access delays the utility’s or dealer’s ability to terminate service to an individually metered or billed portion of the dwelling, the owner is also liable for the amount billed by the utility or dealer for that part of the building.

LAWN SPRINKLER DETECTORSHB-5792 requires new residential lawn sprinklers to be equipped with sensors that automatically shut the sprinkler off when it rains. The law already applies to commercial lawn sprinklers.

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MUNICIPAL PERMIT PROCESSINGHB-5861 requires the environmental protection (DEP), public health (DPH), and transportation (DOT) commissioners and the State Traffic Commission, within 60 days after receiving a formal petition, application, or request for a permit from a municipality that must be submitted to these officials, to conduct a preliminary review solely to determine whether the submission is acceptable for filing. The official must notify the municipality of the results of the review. The bill does not preclude the officials from requesting additional information after sending this notice.

CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERSSB-785 requires payment requests made in accordance with construction contracts with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to include a statement disclosing all pending change orders and change directives and approved changes to the original contract or subcontract. The statement must include (1) the status of the pending changes and when they started, (2) associated costs, and (3) a description of work completed. The bill applies to commercial construction contracts subject to state law applying to private sector construction contracts and public works contracts exceeding $ 100,000, other than those administered by or in conjunction with the Department of Transportation (DOT). It defines “pending construction change order” and “other pending change directive” as an authorized directive for extra work that has been issued to a contractor or subcontractor.

BOTTLE BILLPublic Act 09-02 extends the five cent deposit require-ment on beer and soda containers to include bottled water containers.

SMART GROWTHTwo major smart growth bills were adopted this year. HB-6467 defines “smart growth” and “smart-growth principles” and establishes a commission to help the state implement these principles into state policies and projects. HB-6585 promotes regionalism by providing municipalities with incentives to enter into formal agreements for the sharing of services such as education and health care.

Bills That Died This SessionSB-569 would have declared that it is state public policy to preserve inland wetlands and watercourses and prevent them from being spoiled or destroyed. It expands the activities allowed as of right in wetlands and watercourses by specifying

that “farming” for the purposes of the exemption from the permit requirements means farming as defined by law.

HB-5934 would have expanded the law concerning inland wetlands and watercourses by explicitly requiring the DEP commissioner to consider the significance of inland wetlands and future development when reviewing applications for regulated activities and expanding the land area she and a municipal inland wetland agency must consider when consid-ering applications, among other things.

SB-871 would have increased Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) fines, fees, and penalties for violations of air pollution, solid waste, and water pollution laws, regula-tions, orders, and permits. It would have applied the penalties to violations of environmental standards, orders, regulations, permits, DEP contracts, and cease-and-desist orders the commissioner issues or makes in carrying out her duties and responsibilities in those areas.

HB-6303 would have required the state Department of Public Utility Control to open a docket to review issues regarding compensation of utility officers, directors and employees to be paid for by shareholders rather than ratepayers.

SB-889 would have required the Department of Public Utility Control to calculate property taxes in utility company rate proceedings.

No Budget/Tax Package YetThe legislature adjourned without adopting a budget and tax package, although negotiations are currently underway. Although key Democratic leaders have indicated that they have moved away from many of the proposals included in an earlier tax package, it is unclear whether the following tax increases are still on the table:

• A 30% corporation tax surcharge for income years 2009, 2010 and 2011. Companies subject to the corporation tax on net income must calculate their surcharges based on their tax liability including any tax credits.

• Elimination of numerous sales tax exemptions, including the exemption for private water company purchases.

• Reduction in the limit on the total value of corporation tax credits allowed to any company for any income year from 70% of its tax liability to 65% for the income year starting January 1, 2009 and to 50% for the income year starting January 1, 2010, including the tax credit available to water companies that donate or discount sell land for open space and municipal purposes.

• Municipal surcharge on any service for which the state sets a fee, such as permits or recording fees.

Key Water Industry Bills Passed (continued)


September 15 for the Water for People Golf Classic

Save the date!

On Tuesday, September 15, the Connecticut Section AWWA will host its 15th Annual Golf Classic to benefit Water for People. The Classic will once again be held at Tunxis Plantation Golf Course in Farmington, CT. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the event, and to show thanks to all those who have continued to support Water for People, the player fee for the Classic has been reduced by $15 this year. As always, we are expecting a wonderful turnout and are hopeful the weather will be more cooperative than last year!

General sponsorships and hole sponsorships and still being accepted. In addition, raffle prize donations are always welcome. For registration or further information, please contact Alex Cosentino at 203-271-1773 or [email protected].


THE 15th ANNUAL FALL

GOLF CLASSIC AND OUTING

TO BENEFIT: CT SECTION AWWA

WATER For PEOPLE

TUNXIS PLANTATION FARMINGTON, CT

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

This year marks our 15th

Golf Classic! To show our sincere thanks for your continued support of Water For People,

we have reduced our player fee from $130.00 to $115.00 this year!!!

GOLF TOURNAMENT: *REGISTRATION 7:30 TO 8:45, FOUR PERSON TEAM,

*SCRAMBLE FORMAT, SHOTGUN START 9:00 AM

*TEAM and INDIVIDUAL PRIZES TO BE AWARDED

NON-GOLFER OUTING: *FACILITIES OPEN TO OUTING GUESTS AT NOON

*CASH BAR

*BOCCE & HORSESHOES AVAILABLE

EVENT SCHEDULE:

*GOLF COURSE SNACKBAR COOKOUT 10:00 AM -1:00 PM

INCLUDES HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, SAUSAGE

*HORS D’OEUVRES & CARVING STATIONS 2:00 PM

*RAFFLE AND AWARDS 3:00 PM

*OUTING FACILITIES OPEN UNTIL 6:00 PM

PLEASE BE SURE TO CONSIDER RUSH HOUR

TRAFFIC FOR TRAVELING TO THE COURSE!


REGISTRATION FORM

FIRST COME BASIS

PAYMENT: Checks payable to: CT Section AWWA-WFP OR CTAWWA Credit Card Payments

Please complete the box below if you wish to make payment to the CTAWWA by credit card.

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

Type of Payment:

MasterCard/Visa AMEX Discover

Signature:

Credit Card #

Exp Date CCV # Amount to Charge to Credit Card:

$

MAIL TO: CT Section AWWA-WFP, ATTN: Kevin Barber, 164 Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS TABLE !!!

NAME E-MAIL

Team Captain Name and Telephone No:___________________________________________________

Names: ________________________ ___________________________

OUTING AND HORS D’OEUVRES ONLY $45.00 / EA.

RETURN REGISTRATION FORM BY AUGUST 28, 2009

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ____________

Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________

GOLF AND ON-COURSE COOKOUT

$115.00 Per Person


RECOGNITION,

FOR YOUR COMPANY !!

SPONSOR A HOLE

FOR $150

A SIGN BEARING YOUR COMPANY NAME WILL BE POSTED ON

THE TEE IDENTIFYING YOUR COMPANY’S SUPPORT

NAME OF SPONSOR AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT LISTED:

PLEASE SUBMIT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FORM


Mail to: CT Section AWWA-WFP, Attn Kevin Barber, 164 Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854



Type of Payment:


Signature:

Credit Card #


$

___________________________________________________________________

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A GIFT TO BE USED AS A GOLF AWARD OR

RAFFLE PRIZE, PLEASE IDENTIFY IT BELOW. YOUR DONATION WILL BE

ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE TOURNAMENT BOOKLET.

ANY DONATION VALUED OVER $250.00, WILL BE USED AS A GRAND PRIZE.

Please forward (or drop off) donations for the WFP outing to: Alex Cosentino, Milone & MacBroom, 99 Realty Dr, Cheshire, CT 06410

(203) 271-1773, email: [email protected]

CONTACT TOURNAMENT CO-CHAIRS WITH ANY QUESTIONS: Alex Cosentino, (203) 271-1773, email: [email protected]

Dave Banker (860) 278-7850, ext: 3650, email: [email protected]


TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP

GOLF CLASSIC AND ON-COURSE COOKOUT

TO BENEFIT: CT SECTION AWWA WATER For PEOPLE

Tunxis Plantation Country Club, 89 Town Farm Road, Farmington, CT

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

AMOUNT

Hors d’oeuvre Sponsorship

• Company Name on Sign at Pavilion

• Company Name in Program

• Two Tournament foursomes included

$3000

Cookout Sponsorship

• Company Name on Sign at Cookout Area


• One Tournament foursome included

$2000

Coffee, Donuts & Danish – Morning Registration

• Company Name on Sign at Breakfast Area


$500

Driving Range Sponsor

• Company Name on Sign at Driving Range


$500

HOLE SPONSOR (see previous page) $150

TOTAL SPONSORSHIP (Enclose Check):

PLEASE SUBMIT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FORM




Type of Payment:


Signature:

Credit Card #


$

Mail to: CT Section AWWA-WFP, Attn Kevin Barber, 164 Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854


Connecticut Water Company

The town’s last significant undeveloped parcel is preserved from development

The Town of Windsor Locks has for some time wanted the Connecticut Water Company’s 224 acre parcel known as Waterworks Brook. It even included that wish in its Plan of Conservation and Development. Now through a collaborative effort with the town, Connecticut Water Company, the Trust for Public Land, community organizations, and state officials, it looks like they will have their wish.

The process demonstrates how various changes in state laws in recent years pertaining to water company lands intended to promote the preservation of lands of open space have worked. The combination of early notification procedures, designated rights of first refusal for state and local entities, and tax incentives for the donation or bargain sale of lands has led to the desired outcomes – valuable land permanently protected for open space.

Connecticut Water Company identified in the water supply plan they filed in 2006, that they were considering discontinuing use of the well at the Windsor Locks site and disposing of the land. When the town received the plan, the first selectman immediately notified the Company of their interest in acquiring the land for open space. With that known early in the process, Connecticut Water focused their efforts on working with the town rather than marketing the property for development.

The 224 parcel was the last significant area of undeveloped land in the community and considered important to be maintained as open space for the quality of life in

Windsor Locks. The land itself was a dry oak forest, considered to be a Habitat of Conservation Significance that supports threatened and endangered species, contains high quality surface and groundwater resources and is home to a “Species of Special Concern”, the eastern box turtle. It has established trails, natural wildlife and scenery.

To help navigate regulatory approvals and discover possible sources of grant money, Windsor Locks turned to The Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national non-profit that has helped protect more than 5,000 acres of open space, watershed land, working farms and forest land in Connecticut.

To accommodate the parties’ desire to reach an agreement, the town, Connecticut Water and TPL negotiated a deal for the sale of a conservation easement on the property instead of an outright purchase of the land. This allowed for a reduced purchase price but retained some value for the water company. The conservation easement protects the property from development and guarantees access to the land for passive recreation by the public, which was consistent with both the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development and Connecticut Water Company’s policies regarding the stewardship of its land.

To determine an equitable price for the property, two appraisals were obtained. While the completed appraisals were based on slightly different assumptions, the town and Connecticut Water Company agreed on a price for the conservation easement: $2,160,000. The town

and TPL submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant program and was awarded a grant of $490,000 for the purchase of the conservation easement.

There were several steps required with the Board of Selectmen and local boards and commissions before the project could be sent to referendum for residents to approve the money to purchase the property. State legislators joined in support, with Rep. Peggy Sayers very involved in both the local process and assisting on some legislative and regulatory aspects.

Residents – even those well beyond the immediate neighborhood of the parcel – joined to advocate for the purchase and develop community support. It was clear that communications would be important to get voters’ support. Two informational sessions were held where Connecticut Water and TPL talked about the project and answered questions from the public. TPL joined with Connecticut Water to host site walks on two weekends in November. More than 100 people attended the informational sessions and nearly 400 residents walked the property, a level of interest that had not been seen before by TPL in other projects. The community organization held neighborhood meetings, distributed fliers and reminded people to vote. The referendum was held in December, 2008 and the proposition to bond the purchase price passed easily, with nearly 90% voting in favor of the purchase.

Sells Conservation Easement to Windsor Locks


The town’s last significant undeveloped parcel is preserved from development

But, as so often happens in real estate transactions, there was a hitch; a 25.2 acre hitch, to be exact.

The boundary survey prepared in anticipation of the closing, determined that the parcel wasn’t 224 acres but 198.8 acres, to be exact. Connecticut Water Company had purchased the property in 1956 from the Connecticut Light & Power Company which was, at that time, in the water supply business. Back then the town had a part-time or contractual appraiser and according to Windsor Locks First Selectman Steve Wawruck, “(It) may not have been accurately recorded when land was sold to develop Raymond Road and Juniper Drive (both of which border the easement parcel).”

Recognizing the reduction in acreage, Connecticut Water and the town renegotiated a new sale price of $2.0 million for the conservation easement. In early April of 2009, Connecticut Water submitted an application to the DPUC for the sale of the conservation easement. On May 7, the Town of Windsor Locks and Connecticut Water signed the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

Windsor Locks First Selectman, Steve Warwuck said, “We were pleased to be able to work with Connecticut Water and develop a mutually agreeable compromise when this new information on the acreage arose.” He continued, “I felt a responsibility to taxpayers to further negotiate the purchase price once we had the new information

about the acreage. I knew, however, we had to be reasonable so that we could move forward with the deal.”

Connecticut Water Company’s Maureen Westbrook added, “Connecticut Water came to the table to develop an agreement in partnership with the community to ensure this deal could move forward.” She noted, “It was evident from the overwhelming support in the December referendum and the hundreds of people who walked the property before the vote that residents wanted Windsor Locks to secure this last significant piece of open space in town.”

Connecticut Water is in the process of abandoning the wellfield and going through the last regulatory approvals. The company will still own the underlying land, where it will be taxed at the low rate afforded to forest and open space, but it will be available and open for people to enjoy. That public use will be limited to passive recreation and no alternations such as the construction of a ball field will be permitted on the property. If the town decided to add a small parking area, it can only be covered by gravel.

It was refreshing to see that the process worked – that with the early notification of town’s interest the water company was able to partner with state and local officials, the Trust for Public Land, and residents of the community to deliver the desired outcome – permanently protecting open space for the residents now and into the future.

When interviewed for this article, Maureen Westbrook commented on the importance of this transaction. “We feel very strongly that land like this should not be sold for development,” she said. “Land like this is part of our quality of life. It’s what makes Connecticut what it is.”

One can only hope that other private owners of open space land in Connecticut held similar convictions.

A map showing the 198.8 acre parcel (outlined in red) known as Waterworks Brook in Windsor Locks. It’s pretty obvious why Windsor Locks included the possibility of some day acquiring this property in its Plan of Conservation and Development.


Clean Water and Your Health

booklet now available

The CTAWWA Source Water Protection Committee has revised its

publication, Clean Water and Your Health and has posted it for downloading on the section’s website, http://ctawwa.org/PDF/CLEANWATERandYOURHEALTH.pdf

This comprehensive booklet covers topics such as

Where Does Water Come From?; Septic Systems; Pesticides,

Herbicides and Fertilizers; Oil Pollution; Oil/Chemical Spills; Small Pond

Management; Animal Wastes; Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; Pool Filters and

Water Softeners and a list of state statutes and regulations.

CLEAN WATER

AND

YOUR HEALTH

Prepared by

The Source Water Protection Committee

of the Connecticut Section of the

American Water Works Association

CWWA Contact Information

Betsy Gara, Executive Director25 Capitol Avenue Hartford CT 06106

(860) [email protected]


Updatefrom CtWARN!

The CT Water & Wastewater Agency Response Network (CtWARN) recently conducted a tabletop exercise attended by more than thirty people representing member utilities and other interested stakeholders. The event was held at the Town of Portland Emergency Operations Center and hosted by the town, the U.S. EPA Region I, and the CtWARN Steering Committee.

The exercise involved an earthquake that disrupted the services provided by utilities in the central portion of Connecticut. Some examples of the major issues discussed included the following:

• Emergency response agencies recognize that initial response to an earthquake will be disjointed and compartmentalized.

• Utility Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) should address reporting procedures and rallying points for employees in the event that utilities lose all means of communication.

• Utilities need to plan for alternate methods of gathering system information in the event that SCADA systems are inoperable.

• Utilities should recognize and be aware that the state and federal agencies have a limited capability to provide alterna-tive water supplies and sanitary services.

• A priority for water utilities will be to restore water service as quickly as possible to support fire suppression efforts.

• ERPs should mandate that emergency response teams/personnel from the utility maintain duplicate copies of plans, maps, WARN agreements, and the WARN database. These duplicate copies should be kept in multiple mediums (e.g., memory stick, CD, and hard copy) in secure locations away from the utility.

• The use of amateur radio operators by utilities during an emergency should be explored as a communication alternative. This resource needs to be preplanned and coordinated with the local emergency management agency.

• Damage assessments of water and wastewater systems are critical during the initial hours of the recovery phase. Utilities should enlist all response partners in assisting with damage assessment (e.g., a police officer on patrol after the earthquake should know how to contact a utility to report damage such as a main break).

Given the success of this event, the CtWARN steering committee will be planning additional workshops and training which will assist the individual utility members and strengthen the effort of CtWARN to support and promote statewide, regional and local emergency preparedness, disaster response and mutual aid and assistance for public and private water and wastewater utilities.

If you would like additional information about how to join CtWARN, please contact Pam Monahan ([email protected] or 203-757-1855), Rachel Nowek ([email protected] or 860-509-7333) or Tom Chaplik ([email protected] or 203-562-4020).

You can also visit CtWARN.org on the Internet to quickly obtain a better understanding of how your utility can benefit from this free and voluntary network advocated by our regula-tory agencies, which helps us serve our communities.

Sincerely, The CtWARN Steering Committee

CT-AWWA Contact InformationPamela A. MonahanExecutive Manager

72 Rockland AvenueWaterbury CT 06708

(203) [email protected]


Meeting the Challenges AheadI am looking forward to serving as CWWA’s President for 2009-2010. Although we have a lot of work to do to meet the challenges ahead for our industry, we have a great team in place to continue to move us in a positive direction.

This year, CWWA was successful in winning passage of legislation streamlining the process for filing Water Supply Plans to reduce costs and administrative burdens and make the process more relevant to industry needs. Our success on the legislative front is directly attributable to the involvement of our members who take the time to serve on our Board or Legislative Committee or who simply pick up the phone to contact a legislator on an issue. We are certainly considered the go-to organization on water issues thanks to a capable team of legislative officers: Carlene Kulisch, South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority/Kulisch Consulting, LLC; Guy Russo, Middletown Water; and Maureen Westbrook, Connecticut Water; and the efforts of our Executive Director, Elizabeth Gara and lobbyist Andy Markowski. The CT Section AWWA committees have also been an asset in bringing forward issues, such as the beneficial reuse of water treatment residual solids and in providing technical comments on key issues.

One of the biggest challenges facing the industry – proposed streamflow regulations - is expected to be formally published this summer. If the concerns we

have raised with the state Department of Environmental Protection throughout the process have not been adequately addressed, CWWA will be asking all of its members to communicate with their legislators and local officials to ensure that our concerns are addressed. As currently outlined, the proposed streamflow standards will:

1) Severely impact safe yield and available supply and result in a significant reduction in the margin of safety for many companies, and, in some cases, mean the difference between a supply surplus and a deficit;

2) Result in the increased frequency and duration of water supply drought restrictions;

3) Require substantial, costly infrastructure changes and require additional personnel and training to ensure consistent compliance;

4) Require the development of new sources of supply;

5) Result in a moratorium on new service connections, negatively impacting state and local economies.

Working together, we have the organization and expertise to be successful in meeting the challenges ahead and addressing critical issues facing the water industry.

Tom West Southington Water Department [email protected]

From the CWWA President

We want to know more about you!

InFlow-Line is distributed to the entire membership of CTAWWA and CWWA, interested individuals at

Connecticut DPUC and the Connecticut DPH and many others who have asked to be added to our list or who are advertisers. If your organization is doing something that would be of interest to others in the Connecticut drinking

water industry, please send us the information. That might be a significant promotion, a new marketing

initiative or a new or completed project.

E-mail information or your release to [email protected] or give us a call at 860-956-9500.

InFlow-Linewww.inflow-line.com

The magazine of the Connecticut Section, American Water Works and the Connecticut Water Works Associations.

CTAWWA OfficersHaving received no further nominations by April 20, 2009,

the Connecticut Section AWWA Secretary, Kathy Fortin, has cast a ballot for the following slate of officers:

Chair One Year Term John Herlihy

Vice Chair One Year Term Bill Kennedy

Past Chair One Year Term Tom Chaplik

Secretary One Year Term Kathy Fortin

Treasurer One Year Term Kevin Barber

2nd Year Trustee 2nd of a Two Year Term Jack Keefe

1st Year Trustee Two Year Term Ray Baral

National Director Three Year Term Chris Bogucki


CTAWWA Education Committee PresentsFall 2009 Education Schedule

PARTNERSHIP COURSES WITH NEWWAThe following courses are offered in partnership with the New England Water Works Association, a section of the American Water Works Association.

To register for these courses, call NEWWA at (508) 893-7979 or visit www.newwa.org. CTAWWA does not accept registration for theses classes.

Registration fee include all course materials, breaks, lunch (excluding half-day courses), CEUs and CEU Certificate. All courses are approved for CT Certified Drinking Water Operator Training Renewal Requirements. Distribution (D), Treatment (T), or combined (T & D) applicability are listed for each course. Enrollment for each session is limited. Early registration is advised.

Developing A Flushing Program To Meet SDWA RequirementsCourse Code: DFL110ACDate: September 30, 2009Location: Groton Utilities, GrotonTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PMCEU: 0.3 CEU (3.0 TCH)Applicable for Distribution (D)

Course description/Registration fee: This program’s agenda will cover Introduction to Flushing Programs, Public Notification, Water Quality and Water Sampling, Flushing Design and Program Tracking, Operations of a Flushing Program, Advantages of Unidirectional

Flushing and GIS, Small System Perspectives on Flushing Program Planning and a “Hands-On” Demonstration of Proper Procedures.

Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members: $110.00; Non-Members: $150.00

Water 101: Public Outreach by Understanding Water System BasicsCourse Code: PPO210ACDate: October 8, 2009Location: MDC Training Center, HartfordTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment and Distribution (T/D)

Course description/Registration fee: This seminar is designed to acquaint new or existing drinking water system employees with the basic concepts of how the entire water system operates. With a thorough understanding of all the components that are required to allow a water supplier to operate fully, employees will be able to gain the insight necessary to assist in outreach of that system to the public. Upon completion of this class, attendees will have the knowledge required to understand the structure of a typical drinking water supplier.


Welcome to the Fall 2009 CTAWWA listing of courses. The CTAWWA Education Committee provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date training for members. We appreciate your continued support and encourage you to

participate in courses offered by CTAWWA individually and in partnership with NEWWA.

Once again this semester, we are offering a free course. See the CTAWWA listing for details. And, as in last semester, some of the CTAWWA courses are discounted this semester to assist our members in difficult economic times.

Please note that courses offered in partnership with NEWWA must be registered and payment made directly to NEWWA. Courses offered by CTAWWA must be registered and payment made directly to CTAWWA.

Register for CTAWWA courses at www.ctawwa.org. Enrollment is limited; please register early. The dates and locations of the remaining courses will be posted on the website.

Education Co-Chairs: Ronnie Fields, Co-Chair Jennifer K. Muir, Co-Chair Premier Laboratory Wright-Pierce (800) 334-0103, ext 130 (860) 343-8297 [email protected] [email protected]

CTAWWA Executive ManagerPam Monahan

Phone/Fax: (203) [email protected]


Identifying and Removing Problem Organisms in Drinking WaterCourse Code: TPO210ACDate: October 20, 2009Location: MDC Training Center, HartfordTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment & Distribution (T/D)

Course description/Registration fee: This full day class is designed to present an awareness of the most common types of problem or nuisance organisms, and how to best remove these organisms. Today, water treatment plants as well as ground water systems are primarily concerned with removing pathogenic viruses, bacteria and protozoa. However, other common organisms exist readily in drinking water and can cause significant oxygen demand, taste and odor problems, filter and screen clogging, and other problems. The class will begin with an overview of the meaning of “indicator organisms” to distinguish regulated and unregulated microbiological concerns in drinking water. Each group of problem-causing organisms will then be examined to show how they can be identified, what problems they cause, and how they can best be removed. Examples will being with the various type of problem-causing bacteria: Actinomycetes, as well as iron, sulfur and nitrifying bacteria, followed by algae and protozoa. Next some of the larger organisms, including nematodes, bloodworms or midges, rotifers and crustaceans, will be examined, ending with the examination of zebra mussels.


Hands-On Pressure Reducing Valve Operations & MaintenanceCourse Code: DPR210ACDate: November 5, 2009Location: Groton Utilities, GrotonTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Distribution (D)

Course description/Registration fee: This seminar will help you recognize the need for using pressure reducing valves (PRVs) as well as how to operate and maintain them. Utilizing both classroom and hands-on instruction, this course will cover a broad array of subjects including discussing the need for using PRVs to methods used to track system pressures and hydraulic data. Hands-on stations will include preventative maintenance, how PRVs operate, corrective maintenance, and PRV component identification. A series of case studies involving PRV troubleshooting will close the day.


Preparing For and Responding To Water Main BreaksCourse Code: DMB210ACDate: November 17, 2009Location: Prospect Fire House, ProspectTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCEU: 0 .6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Distribution (D)

Course description/Registration fee: This course is designed to assist distribution operators, consultants and contractors to create and evaluate their own plan on how to effectively prepare, respond to, and repair damaged or broken water mains. Details regarding planning for the initial response to a break will be covered to include inventory control and readiness of service vehicles. Incident management will then be presented, including, isolation of the main, partial recovery, and main repairs. Next, methods of returning the main to service will be covered along with the importance and methods of incident record keeping. Case histories will be used to provide examples of the causes of main breaks and how they can be prevented.

Registration Fee: CTWWA Members:$145.00; Non-Members: $185.00

Filter Surveillance WorkshopCourse Code: TFS210ACDate: December 3, 2009Location: Bristol Water Treatment Plant, BristolTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment (T)

Course description/Registration fee: The Filter Surveillance Workshop was specifically developed to provide an overview of proven filter monitoring techniques essential to effective filter maintenance and operational optimization. Blending unique, interactive classroom segments with topic focused small group breakout sessions and an equipment exhibit, the entire workshop program incorporates a “learning by seeing and doing” focus utilizing the City of Worcester, MA Water Filtration Plant. The plant’s facilities and filtration processes clearly define each “real world” application. Practical presentations by operations and engineering professionals experienced in filter surveillance, operational and maintenance techniques will guide participants through the learning experience. Participants are encouraged to pose questions throughout this interactive workshop. Space is limited so register early.


Preparing For and Responding To Customer Water Quality ComplaintsCourse Code: WWQ210ACDate: December 15, 2009Location: MDC Training Center, HartfordTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PMCEU: 0.3 CEU (3.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment and Distribution (T/D)

Course description/Registration fee: This class will allow participants to carefully plan how to create an effective program for receiving water quality complaints, and how to deal with the various types of expected and unexpected water quality complaints. Because of


serious liability issues, as well as the need to learn more about your system’s water quality, an overview of how to properly receive and record complaints will be presented along with proven remedies to ease any fears in the minds of the customer. Sound practices for setting up and completing a site visit, if required, will be discussed along with a list of the most common types of water quality complaints, and how to satisfy the customer.


Understanding How Drinking Water Treatment Works: The Science of Public Health ProtectionCourse Code: THP310ACDate: January 21, 2010Location: MDC Training Center, HartfordTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment (T)

Course description/Registration fee: This class will provide participants with the information necessary to understand simple and complex drinking water treatment processes as they relate to various aspects of science. By exploring the chemistry, biology and physics of water treatment, participants will gain a better understanding of the “science” of purifying water for drinking. Topics will include: 1.) the chemistry of aeration, iron & manganese removal, disinfection, coagulation, corrosion control and carbon filtration; 2.) the biology of surface water eutrophication, algae growth and control, taste & odor, iron bacteria and total coliform regrowth; 3.) the physics of pumping water, flocculation and settling, radiation and radioactivity.


CTAWWA CoursesThe following courses are sponsored by the Connecticut Section of the American Water Waters Association.

To register for these courses fax or call (203) 757-1855. Please visit the CTAWWA website – www.ctawwa.org. You can register on-line for these courses. Credit cards accepted. NEWWA does not accept registration for these classes.

Registration fee include all course materials, breaks, lunch (excluding half-day courses), CEUs and CEU Certificate. All courses are approved for CT Certified Drinking Water Operator Training Renewal Requirements. Distribution (D), Treatment (T), or combined (T & D) applicability are listed for each course. Enrollment for each session is limited. Early registration is advised.

Water Treatment Distribution School Course Code: #Fall 0901Date: Class runs for 12 weeks October 6 – December 22, 2009Location: Regional Water Authority, New Haven Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This course covers sources of water, its characteristics, production, storage and distribution. It will also review math, hydraulics, pipe use, installation and maintenance of meters, services, pumps, safety, etc. Text and study guide is included. In order to maintain equity among participating utilities, if more than 25 participants are registered,

limitations on the number of employees from each utility will have to be made. A commitment must be made by each student to complete the weekly assignments for the course to be effective. Class breaks will be taken during the holidays.

Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members $500.00; Non-Members $550.00

An Update - Correcting Common Sanitary Deficiencies &Understanding the Groundwater RuleCourse Code: #Fall 0902Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Prospect Fire House, Prospect CEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment (T)

Connecticut’s Public Drinking Water System Operators are challenged daily to prevent and correct common sanitary deficiencies. The Groundwater Rule might further add to the challenge without a thorough understanding of how to work within its guidelines while correcting sanitary deficiencies. This class will take the operator through appropriate sanitary correction steps and provide an effective tool to understand and master the Ground Water Rule. Water system operators will learn how to identify and correct common sanitary deficiencies, the outcome of case studies, how to prevent deficiencies before they happen, new raw water monitoring techniques, nuts and bolts of the Groundwater Rule and how to make it work together.

This class was developed collaboratively by the CTAWWA Education Committee and the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Drinking Water Section.

Registration Fee: FREE

DPH Operator Certification ReviewCourse Code: #Fall 0903, #Fall 0904Date and Location: To be determinedTime: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

This course will be a one-day review session to assist treatment plant and distribution system operators for the state certificate examinations. The morning review session will focus on treatment plant operations, and the afternoon session will focus on distribution system operations. Attendees should bring a calculator to the review session and will be provided with a copy of AWWA’s Operator Certification Study Guide (5th edition).

Exam applications are available on the DPH Drinking Water Section website: www.ctgov/dph. From there, click on “Drinking Water,” then “Certified Operators,” then Exam Information.” For more information, contact the Drinking Water Section of the Connecticut Department of Public Health at (860) 509-7333.

Registration fee:No Book: CTAWWA Member $80.00; Non-Member $125.00With Book: CTAWWA Member $130.00; Non-Member $175.00


DPH Testing Dates

EXAM Testing Date ApplicationSmall Water System Water Treatment November 3, 2009 September 18, 2009

Plant Operator November 3, 2009 September 18, 2009

Distribution System Operator November 4, 2009 September 18, 2009

Best Practices in Customer Service Course Code: #Fall 0905Date & Location: To be determinedCEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment and Distribution (T&D)

Effective customer service in all areas of the water industry is an integral part of public water safety. This class will transform the average water supply employee into an effective tool for decisive action in the water industry. Attendees will learn how to say what you do, when to listen and when to talk, how to identify the real issues, identifying trigger points – making decisions simpler, and how to gain closure in every instance. Topics that will be covered include: honesty in customer relationships, listening skills, top notch telephone skills, knowing your boundaries, and commitment to follow-up.

Registration Fee: Members $100.00 / non-members $ 145.00.

External Pipe Corrosion Course Code: #Fall 0906Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Location: MDC Training Center, Hartford Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm CEU: 0.3 CEU (3.0 TCH)

This half-day seminar features discussions including inherent corrosion resistant features of ductile iron pipe including wall thickness, shop coating, manufacturing techniques and joints. Basic corrosion discussion includes information on types of external corrosion (galvanic and electrolytic), basic corrosion cell schematics, galvanic series of metals, rates of corrosion and effect of anode/cathode size relationship. Additional topics include Evaluating Corrosive Environments, Polyethylene Encasement History, Development and Installation, and Evaluating Failures and other Potential Corrosion Problems.

Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members $80.00 / Non-Members $125.00

Grooming Good Employees to be Great Managers Course Code: #Fall 0907Date: & Location: To be determined CEU: 0.6 CEU (6.0 TCH)Applicable for Treatment and Distribution (T&D)

Learning to transition good employees to managerial positions is always a challenge. The water industry needs great managers. This full-day course provides tools and tips to help you groom good

employees into great managers. Becoming a great manager requires learning a completely different skill set than being a good employee. Whether you are a good employee looking to become a great manager or you are a manager looking to ‘raise’ more great managers, this class will teach you to fly.

Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members $100.00 / Non-Members $145.00.

DirectionsGroton Utilities – Electric Operations Building 1270 Poquonnock Road, GrotonTake Exit 88 off Rte. I-95. If you have been heading south on Rte. I-95, turn left at the end of the exit. Turn right at the end if you have been heading north. Proceed to the second stop light and turn right onto Fort Hill Road. Continue on this road to the second stop light and turn right onto the entrance road to Groton Utilities property. Follow signs to the Electric Operations Building..

MDC Training Center – 125 Maxim Road, HartfordFrom I-84 East (From Waterbury) or I-91 North or South - Take I-91 South to Exit 27 (Brainard Rd.) Take a left at end of ramp onto Airport Rd. Stay in left lane. At next light, take left onto Brainard Rd. which becomes Maxim Rd. From I-84 West (from Manchester) – Take 57 (Exit reads Route 15 to I-91). Follow this road until you come to the Brainard Road exit. At the end of the ramp at the light, take a left onto Brainard Road which becomes Maxim Rd. Training Center is approximately ¼ mile on right.

Regional Water Authority – 90 Sargent Drive, New HavenFrom the Hartford area: Take !-91 South to I-95 South. From I-95 South, Exit 46. Take a left at the stoplight at the end of the ramp, RWA will be the third building on the right. From I-95 North: Exit 46. Take a right at the end of the ramp. Go straight and around the curve where there will be a stoplight. Take a right. RWA will be the second building on your left. For all: The driveway and main entrance are on the right-hand side of the building.

Prospect Firehouse – 26 New Haven Road, ProspectFrom I-84 West, take Exit 25 ( Scott Road ). Follow exit to light. Take a left, go through the next set of lights and continue straight on Scott Road. Nino’s Restaurant will be on your left. Continue to the end of Scott Road to a stop light. At the light, take a left light and continue on Route 69 to the center of town. St. Anthony’s Church will be on your right, town hall on your left. Continue straight. Prospect Firehouse will be on your right.

Bristol Water Department – 119 Riverside Avenue, BristolFrom Hartford/New Haven: I-91 to I-84W. Merge onto CT-72W via Exit 33 toward Bristol. Turn right onto Forestville Ave/CT-72. Continue on CT-72. Turn right onto East Main Street/CT-72. Turn Left onto CT-229/CT – 72 King Street. Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard/CT-72. Turn Right onto Riverside Avenue.

From Waterbury. I-84E. Take Exit 31, West Street toward CT-229/Bristol. Turn Left onto West Street. Stay straight to go onto CT-229/Middle Street. Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard/CT-72/ Turn Right onto Riverside Avenue.


FALL 2009 CT SECTION COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CT SECTION COURSES

Part I – Please complete this entire section including daytime telephone, fax, email, and AWWA or NEWWA member number if applicable. The address should be your billing address for these courses. Part II – Please check which course (s) you will be registering for. Part III - Please indicate the method of payment by checking the appropriate box and filling in the TOTAL FEE box. (NOTE: If you are registering within 2 days of the class add a $20.00 late fee.) If you will be paying by credit card, it is very important that you include the card number and expiration date.

Keep a copy of the course dates and directions then return the completed registration form by Mail to: NEWWA, 125 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA 01746-1471. Or, fax to NEWWA at (508) 893-9898. If you need further information, please call the NEWWA office at (508) 893-7979. PLEASE NOTE: SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE at www.newwa.org .

PART I - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

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PART II – COURSE LISTING

Course Title

Date/Time

Fee

DFL110AC

Developing A Flushing Program To Meet SDWA Requirements – Groton Utilities, Groton

Sept. 30, 2009 (9 am-12:30 pm)

$110.00/$150.00

PPO210AC

Water 101: Public Outreach By Understanding Water System Basics – MDC, Hartford

Oct. 8, 2009 (9 am-4:00 pm)

$145.00/ $185.00

TPO210AC

Identifying and Removing Problem Organisms in Drinking Water- MDC, Hartford

Oct. 20, 2009 (9 am-4:00 pm)

$145.00/ $185.00

DPR210AC

Hands-On Pressure Reducing Valve Operations and Maintenance – Groton, Utilities, Groton

Nov. 5 2009 (9 am-4:00 pm)

$145.00/ $185.00

DMB210AC

Preparing For & Responding To Water Main Breaks- MDC, Hartford

Nov. 17 2009 (9 am-4 pm)

$145.00/ $185.00

TFS210AC

Filter Surveillance Workshop – Bristol Water Treatment Plant Dec. 3, 2009 (9 am-4:00 pm)

$145.00/ $185.00

WWQ210AC

Preparing For & Responding To Customer Water Quality Complaints – MDC, Hartford

Dec. 15, 2009 (9 am-12:30 pm)

$110.00/ $150.00

THP310AC

Understanding How Drinking Water Treatment Works: The Science of Public Health Protection -MDC, Hartford

Jan. 21, 2010 (9 am-4:00 pm)

$145.00/ $185.00

Add $20.00 late fee if registering within 2 days of the class date ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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PART III - METHOD OF PAYMENT

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Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, you must contact NEWWA in writing at least two business days prior to the start of the course. If you contact NEWWA within one business day, you will be charged 100% of the original course registration fee. This charge is non-refundable and non-transferable. Written refund/credit request made for special circumstances will be considered if received within two weeks from the start date of the program. Credit issues are valid for six months from the date of the program.

Check here if you have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate. You will be contacted by NEWWA.

For additional registrations, reproduce this form or call NEWWA at (508) 893-7979.


2009 Fall - CTAWWA COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CTAWWA COURSES Part I – Please complete this entire section including daytime telephone, fax, email, and AWWA or NEWWA member number if applicable. The address should be your billing address for these courses. Part II – Please check ( ) which course(s) you will be registering for. Part III - Please indicate the method of payment by checking the appropriate box and filling in the TOTAL FEE box. If you will be paying by credit card, it is very important that you include the card number and expiration date.

Keep a copy of the course dates and directions then return the completed registration form with payment by Mail to: Pam Monahan, Executive Manager, CTAWWA, 72 Rockland Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708. Or fax to (203) 757-1855.

PART I - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

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PART II – COURSE LISTING

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Fall 0901 Water Treatment Distribution School (Deadline 9.28.09)

October 6, 2009 12 wks @ 5:00 PM

$500.00/ $550.00

Fall 0902 An Update - Correcting Common Sanitary Deficiencies &

Understanding the Groundwater Rule (Deadline 10.7.09)

October 15, 2009 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FREE

Fall 0906

External Pipe Corrosion (Deadline 11.3.09)

November 10, 2009 9:00 AM – 12:15PM

$80.00/ $125.00

For registration for other CTAWWA courses offered, visit the website at www.ctawwa.org

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Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, you must contact CTAWWA in writing at least two business days prior to the start of the course. If you contact CTAWWA within one business day, you will be charged 100% of the original course registration fee. This charge is non-refundable and non-transferable. Written refund/credit requests for special circumstances will be considered if received within two weeks from the start date of the program. Credit issues are valid for six months from the date of the program.

Check here if you have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate. You will be contacted by CTAWWA.

TOTAL FEE ENCLOSED $______________________ For additional registrations, please reproduce this form.


Moving Up

In May, Water For People, announced that it had named Ned Breslin its Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Mr. Breslin has been serving in the role of Acting CEO for the past eight months. He joined Water For People in January 2006 as the Director of International Programs, where he proved to have a unique ability to blend programmatic, mission, financial, fundraising and executive experience into high quality outcomes.

As Director of International Programs, Mr. Breslin oversaw the organization’s expansion into the Dominican Republic, Peru, Rwanda, and Uganda, as well as led the existing programs in Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Malawi. During his tenure, international programs grew from a $3.3 million budget to a $6.5 million budget, supporting the provision of safe and sustainable drinking water resources to 91,722 people and sanitation facilities to 92,983 people in 2008.

Mr. Breslin was first introduced to water and sanitation development as part of a Lutheran World Relief initiative in northern Kenya in the 1980s, and subsequently worked in the water supply, sanitation, and hygiene sector in southern Africa for 16 years for a range of local and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including the Mvula Trust in South Africa and WaterAid in Mozambique.

Water For People Selects CEO

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Newly appointed Water For People CEO Ned Breslin is shown in a photo taken in India.


Breslin has a Masters of Arts Degree from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.

Paul Malmrose joins Tighe & Bond as Vice PresidentIn June, Tighe & Bond, Inc. announced that Paul E. Malmrose, P.E, has joined the company as Vice President. He has been involved in planning and design of more than 30 water treatment plants with capacities ranging from 8.5 to 285 million

gallons per day and spanning the full range of available treatment technologies. Paul has also participated in planning, designing and operating several municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, and is a nationally recognized expert on water treatment plant residuals and biosolids management and treatment.

Prior to joining Tighe & Bond, Paul was Vice President at CH2M HILL and recently served as the Planning and Design Manager for Program Management for the Chicago Department of Water Management.

Paul will work out of Tighe & Bond’s Middletown, Connecticut office.

Senior Level Engineer Joins Wright-Pierce Wright-Pierce announced in March that David C. Bowen, P.E., has joined the company as an Associate with responsibility as a Senior Project Manager.

Mr. Bowen has 25 years of water and wastewater engineering experience and is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the New England and American Water Works Associations, and the New England Water Environment Association. He is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and has served as President of the Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers and the Providence Engineering Society.

Bowen is based in Wright-Pierce’s Providence office and participates on project teams in each of the firm’s nine New England offices.

Joseph Canas earns LEED accreditationTighe & Bond, Inc. recently announced that Joseph A. Canas, P.E., has become a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional. LEED Accredited Professionals demonstrate a thorough understanding of green

building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System by passing an exam administered by the Green Building Council.

Canas is a project manager who has expertise in various civil engineering disciplines, including stormwater collection systems, roadway design, floodplain modeling, construction administration and subsurface sewage disposal systems. He works out of the Tighe & Bond Shelton, Connecticut office.

Moving Up (continued)


CTAWWA Associates Committee Awards ScholarshipsThe 2009 Associates Committee Scholarships were announced at the annual conference in Vermont by Committee Chair Chris Shea of Aqua Solutions, Inc. This year, the awards totaled $5,000. Recipients are:

Taylor Norton of West Haven - Taylor is a graduate of West Haven High School with high honors. Taylor has plans to pursue a degree in Pre-Law. Taylor’s father is William Norton.

Kevin Andersen of Berlin - Kevin plans to attend York College in Pennsylvania to pursue a career in writing. Kevin’s father is Mark Andersen.

Allyssa Cianciosi of South Windsor - Allyssa plans to attend either the University of Rhode Island or Sacred Heart University. She is a four-year honor roll student at South Windsor High School. Allyssa’s father is Bob Cianciosi.

Patrick Decker of Colchester - Patrick plans to attend UCONN, WPI or Bryant College to pursue a degree in Actuarial Science. He is a four-year honor roll student at the Bacon Academy. Patrick’s father is Mark Decker.

Michael D’Onofrio of Avon - Michael plans to attend Penn State to pursue a degree in International Politics. Michael was a stand-out football player and National Honor Society member. Michael’s father is John D’Onofrio.

Jayhon Ghassemzadeh of Shelton - Jayhon plans to attend UCONN and pursue a degree in political science. Jayhon served as class president and a National Honor Society member. Jayhon is the son of Khalil Ghassemzadeh.

Vincent Tanius of Woodbury - Vincent is a Nonnewaug High School graduate. Vincent is a dean’s list student at UCONN pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Vincent in the son of Michael Tanius.

Helena Tiedmann of Middlebury - Helena attends Westover School in Middlebury. Tulane University is a college on her potential list. Helena is the daughter of Werner Tiedmann.

Natalie Villa of Newtown - Natalie plans to attend Tufts University to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. Natalie has an un-weighted GPA of 3.999 and is a National Honor Society member. Natalie is the daughter of Tom Villa.


Wright-Pierce Announces New ShareholdersHydrogeologist, Stormwater Specialist and Water Engineer broaden Wright-Pierce’s ownership base

Wright-Pierce, announced in May that Christopher M. Silke, P.E., Gary L. Smith, P.G. and Ryan T. Wingard, P.E., CPESC are new company shareholders.

“As an employee owned company, I am pleased to welcome new professionals to the ownership ranks,” said William Brown, President and CEO. “Chris, Gary and Ryan exemplify the firm’s commitment to technical excellence and to client service.”

Christopher Silke is a Senior Project Manager in the company’s Water Practice Group. His background as a former drinking water regulatory official and utility manager, combined with several years of water engineering design experience, has earned him a reputation as an expert in the field of water engineering.

Mr. Silke was recently selected to serve as a committee member for the American Water Works (AWWA) Research Foundation. He and other committee members will oversee the technical direction and performance of a three year corrosion control research project.

Gary Smith is a hydrogeologist with more than 35 years of experience in the field of applied and forensic hydrogeology and well construction development. He has pioneered multiple groundwater development techniques including use of large-diameter, high-capacity gravel packed angle wells for a municipal water

supply source and the utilization of salt groundwater for desalination facilities. He is a member of the New England Water Works Association and on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Water Works Association and the New Hampshire Geological Society.

Ryan Wingard is a Senior Project Manager with extensive water resources related experience including watershed characterization, stormwater management and systems design. His specialties focus on hydrology and hydraulics as they pertain to water, wastewater, CSO, and watershed systems. He is a

member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, New England Water Environment Association and the American Public Works Association.

Silke and Smith are based at Wright Pierce’s Portsmouth, New Hampshire office and Wingard is based in the Portland, Maine office. They all participate on projects throughout New England.


CWWA Board of Directors, 2009-2010PRESIDENTTom WestSouthington Water DepartmentP.O. Box 111, Southington, CT 06489Tel: 860-628-5593, Fax: 860-621-0491E-Mail: [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTDavid MeddAquarion Water Company of CT10 DeKraft Road, Greenwich, CT 06830Tel: 203-869-8118, Fax: 203-661-2306E-Mail: [email protected]

SECRETARYTed NorrisRegional Water Authority90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511Tel: 203-401-2673, Fax: 203-603-4922E-Mail: [email protected]

TREASURERJonathan AveryHazardville Water Co & Jewett City281 Hazard Avenue, P.O. Box 1088, Enfield, CT 06083-1088Tel: 860-749-0779, Fax 860-749-5381E-Mail: [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENTDavid RadkaConnecticut Water Company93 West Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413Tel: 860-669-8630, Ext 3059 Fax: 860-669-9326E-Mail: [email protected]

DIRECTORS (1)Robert J. YoungMiddletown Water Department82 Berlin Street, Middletown, CT 06457Tel: 860-343-8085, Ext 108 Fax: 860-343-8091E-Mail: [email protected]

Robert W. WesneskiAvon Water Company14 West Main Street, P.O. Box 424 Avon, CT 06001Tel: 860-678-0001, Fax: 860-678-0521E-Mail: [email protected]

DIRECTORS (2)Stephen E. PrattThe Metropolitan District1420 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT 06106Tel: 860-242-7706, ext. 2 Fax: 860-242-9901E-Mail: [email protected]

Susan SuhanovskyTorrington Water CompanyP.O. Box 867, Torrington, CT 06790Tel: 860-489-4149, Fax: 860-496-7889E-Mail: [email protected]

DIRECTORS (3)Don CarverWaterbury Bureau of Water21 East Aurora Street Waterbury, CT 06708Tel: 203-574-8251, Fax: 203-574-6849E-Mail: [email protected]

Michael A. ElliottNorwalk 1st District Water Dept.12 New Canaan Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851Tel: 203-847-7387, ext. 27 Fax: 203-846-3482E-Mail: [email protected]

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TRI-CHAIRSCarlene KulischRegional Water Authorityc/o Kulisch Consulting, LLC11 Ludlow Ct, Branford, CT 06405Tel: 203-488-8301, Cel: 203-415-2359E-Mail: [email protected]

Guy RussoMiddletown Water Department82 Berlin Street, Middletown, CT 06457Tel: 860-678-0001, Fax: 860-465-6824E-Mail: [email protected]

Maureen WestbrookConnecticut Water Company93 West Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413Tel: 860-669-8630, ext. 3055 Fax: 860-669-7328E-Mail: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORElizabeth (Betsy) GaraCWWA Executive Director25 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106Tel: 860-547-0566, Fax: 860-349-2406E-Mail: [email protected]


Water for People Benefit DanceA new Water for People fundraising event was held this spring at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station. The special event, organized by a committee chaired by Noel Grant and Susan Suhanovsky, raised nearly $9,500 for Water For People.

One hundred fifteen attendees enjoyed dinner and featured music by The Bernadettes, a band that kept people on the dance floor most of the night. For basketball fanatics, there were TVs available to watch the Final Four, however disappointing for the loyal UConn fans.

As always, the event was only possible because of the generosity of the many sponsors and donors. Financial contributions were made by the committee co-chairs Noel Grant and Susan Suhanovsky and included Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Robinson

& Cole; Ti-Sales; White Companies Charitable Trust; Mark Robbin; Letizia, Ambrose & Falls; Torrington Savings Bank; Carmody & Torrance LLP Law Offices; and Peter & Essie Humphrey. In addition, Aquarion Water Company, Connecticut Water Company and Regional Water Authority lent their support to the event by purchasing full tables.

A silent auction took place featuring donated prizes including tickets to a Yankees game, a digital camera, passes to the Mystic Aquarium, golf at Wampanoag Country Club and a framed print from Malawi, a Water For People destination. In addition, there was a teacup raffle with more than twenty themed baskets and gift certificates. Donors included Borden & Remington Corp.; CTAWWA Water for People Committee; Fay, Spofford & Thorndike; Len DeJong and Aquarion Water Company; Tom Bedus and Neptune Metering; Portland Country Club; Fred Haines and Solutions by Harper; Wampanoag Country Club; Farrell’s Restaurant; Portland Restaurant; Teirney Bros. Package Store; and CTAWWA past chairs Maureen Westbrook, Marcy Munoz and Dave Kuzminski.

WFP Planning Committee members, besides Grant and Suhanovsky include, Alex Cosentino, Dave Banker, Guy Russo, Heather Tolley-Bauer, Kathy Fortin, Kevin Barber, Marcey Munoz, Mark Anderson, Maureen Westbrook, Dave Kuzminski, Pam Monahan, Rob Page, Steve Melanson.

Many thanks to all who contributed to the event and worked so hard to make it a success.

Committee co-chair Noel Grant noted, “We all share the goals of Water For People to ensure a world where all people have access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation, so it is rewarding to be part of something that helps further those efforts.”

Some members of the WFP Planning Committee relax for a photo after the event. Front row, from left, Kevin Barber, Kathy Fortin and Heather Tolley-Bauer. Back row, from left, co-chair Noel Grant, Maureen Westbrook, Guy Russo, co-chair Susan Suhanovsky and Dave Kuzminski. Committee members not shown in this photo include Alex Cosentino, Dave Banker, Marcey Munoz, Mark Anderson, Pam Monahan, Rob Page and Steve Melanson.

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